Description
These Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs are packed with flavor from herbs and feta cheese, making them a perfect choice for a quick and healthy dinner. Enjoy them baked or pan-fried, served with tzatziki sauce for a delightful meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon canola oil, if pan-frying
- 1 tablespoon butter, if pan-frying
- tzatziki or cucumber dill sauce, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, panko, feta cheese, beaten egg, garlic, red onion, dill, mint, oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Dampen your hands and knead the mixture until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to overnight.
- Scoop the mixture into 1 ½-inch meatballs and place on a cutting board. Dampen hands again to shape and roll the meatballs.
- For frying: In a skillet, heat canola oil and butter over medium heat. Cook half of the meatballs, turning every 1 ½ – 2 minutes, until browned for about 15 minutes.
- For baking: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the meatballs on a foil-lined baking sheet. Spritz with cooking spray or olive oil and bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Broil for an additional 5 minutes for crispiness.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
You can refrigerate the meatball mixture for up to overnight to enhance the flavor.
Serve with a side of Greek salad or lemon rice for a complete meal.
Adjust the red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg